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The Fuss About Floss
If you’ve watched the news at all in the last day or two, you’ve likely heard the latest on the flossing debate. While dental professionals around the world have been recommending a daily oral hygiene routine, including flossing at least once a day, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has come out and […]
What Does Your Bad Breath Say About You?
Do you find yourself always battling bad breath? If you follow the recommended dental hygiene routine of brushing twice daily, flossing regularly and using a mouthrinse but still experience halitosis, there may be a bigger issue at play. Many people actually experience this issue. It seems that no matter what they do, they just can’t […]
New Bill Improves Dental Care Access for Vets
Earlier this month, the Senate passed a new bill that will allow our nation’s veterans to purchase low premium dental coverage from private insurers. Sen. Richard Burr, R-NC, sponsored the VA Dental Insurance Reauthorization Act, which was passed on July 13th, according to a recent ADA article. The program was first established as a pilot […]
Oral Health Tips While Traveling
If you’re like most people, your summer season will include some travel. Regardless of how far you go or how long you’re gone, here’s a list of teeth tips to consider before and during your trip. Safe travels! Check-up before you head out. Prevention is key in oral health. Before you temporarily lose access to […]
Hormones and Oral Health: What Every Woman Needs to Know
Did you know that hormones may be responsible for your gum disease? Female hormones can have a large influence over just about every aspect of your health, including oral health. Here’s how it works: an increase in female hormones, estrogen and progesterone, cause an increase of blood flow to your gums. This can cause the […]
Sports Drinks NOT a Healthy Alternative to Soda
Sugar in Sports Drinks I was recently at the grocery store with my children when my 8-year-old son began begging me to buy a 12-pack of gatorade bottles for his school lunches. I chuckled and told him, “Absolutely, not!” Afterall, sports drinks are for just that, consumption during rigorous athletic activity. But he insisted that […]
New Dental Fillings Repair Cavities, Eliminate Need for Root Canals
A recent scientific development, out of the University of Nottingham and Harvard University, may make root canals obsolete in the future. The new treatment involves the use of regenerative dental fillings that would allow teeth to heal themselves, according to a recent Newsweek article. The breakthrough work has the potential to change the future of […]
Oral Health and Lung Cancer
Linking oral health to other serious health conditions is nothing new, but recent research has made a discovery that is the first of its kind. According to an article from the American Academy of Periodontology, researchers in China found that people with gum disease, or periodontal disease, have an increased risk of developing lung cancer. […]
The Truth About Cavities
When it comes to cavities, there’s a lot of confusion. And because the greatest weapon in the battle against oral disease is knowledge, let’s get the facts straight. Take a look at some of the most widely accepted myths and facts about cavities. Sugar is the only thing that causes cavities. Myth. Actually, the acid […]
Valuable Tips From Your Dental Hygienist
APPOINTMENTS (305) 445-4646 ENGLISH | ESPAÑOL ENGLISH | ESPAÑOL APPOINTMENTSCallEmailAddress Valuable Tips From Your Dental HygienistOther than your dentist, no one knows teeth like a dental hygienist. And if you frequent your dental office the recommended twice a year, you know that you spend just as much (if not more) time with the hygienist than […]
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